Trip Planning

Planning a trip to Sydney can be challenging. It’s so far from the rest of the world that for many visitors it’s a once in a lifetime visit. With this in mind, I have written these articles to help you with the decision-making that goes into planning such a special holiday.

Whether you are travelling on a budget or splurging on a special occasion visit like a honeymoon, anniversary or big birthday celebration the posts here are designed to answer the most common questions about your holiday in Sydney.

Feel free to send me an email if you have any questions I have not covered.

Half the fun of travelling is in the planning right? So along with SydneyExpert.com, the following sites will provide you with lots of really useful information to plan the perfect Sydney visit. 1. Sydney City Council With everything from fun facts to public toilet maps and weather if you are spending any …. Continue reading

Sydney Greeters is part of a global organisation called Global Greeters. Greeters are volunteers who give up their time to show visitors to around their hometown and help encourage cross cultural friendship. I first came across a greeter service back in 2010 when I was lucky enough to be shown around …. Continue reading

Like most travellers, I love a good app. They have all but replaced printed guides on my travels. Don’t get me wrong; I still spend way too much money on guidebooks I just don’t pack them in my luggage anymore. I shared some of my favourite Sydney apps on this …. Continue reading

It’s time to start walking everyone, and I have reviewed another 3 Sydney walking tour apps to help you on your way. You don’t have to be a visitor to get out and enjoy the beautiful walks highlighted in these apps. While writing my previous post on free Sydney walking …. Continue reading

You have booked your tickets, and the excitement of your upcoming adventure is building. Now is the perfect time to get organised, at least in your head, about the specifics, things you might want to see and do in Sydney. Prioritising what to see before you leave home can make …. Continue reading

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. How often do you arrive in a new city and think gosh I wish I knew that … The number of people that arrive in Sydney in September and are shocked that they need a jumper always surprises me, or those disappointed by the fact …. Continue reading

I think the best way to discover a new city is to explore it on foot. I find walking around a place is the best way to get a feel for it. Every time I start planning a holiday one of the first things I do is hunt down self-guided walks …. Continue reading